36 political prisoners included in Thingyan presidential amnesty
Two Kachin pastors and a Buddhist abbot jailed for “Unlawful Association” are freed, but Reuters journalists remain behind bars.
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CSOs left to plug mental healthcare gap for former political prisoners
Former political prisoners are still locked in a battle against depression and anxiety – the aftermath of decades of imprisonment and isolation.
NLD has responsibility to define ‘political prisoners’: AAPP
“They [NLD] should seek to propose a definition for what exactly constitutes a political prisoner.”
Blue Shirt Campaign calls for release of all political prisoners
The campaign marks the third anniversary of the death of veteran journalist and former political prisoner Win Tin, who died on 21 April 2014.
Saffron anniversary: Monks call for release of remaining political prisoners
“There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.
NLD govt has released 457 political prisoners
The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs said 274 political cases had been closed in the first 100 days of the new government.
Political prisoner amnesty continues, with dozens more released
An additional 83 political prisoners were freed on Sunday, following the release of nearly 200 just over a week ago.
Burma has fallen short on political prisoners, say rights groups
Burma freed 101 political prisoners last week, bringing the number of political detainees released by Thein Sein to more than 1,200 under his reign.
52 political prisoners freed in amnesty
The release, which included several high-profile prisoners of conscience, comes after recent pressure on the Burmese government from the United States, as well as rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.
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Release all 91 political prisoners, says Amnesty
Jailed for religious defamation, New Zealander Phil Blackwood is the sole foreigner on Amnesty International’s list of 91 prisoners of conscience in Burma.
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Political prisoner issue undermines election’s legitimacy
With only two months until November’s long-awaited election, time is fast running out for the Burmese government to ensure it will be fair and democratic.
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5 journalists among political prisoners released
Five journalists were among at least 13 political prisoners released as pardons are granted to 6,996 inmates across Burma in a presidential amnesty.
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MPs debate definition of ‘political prisoner’
Political prisoners should not be given any kind of special treatment over criminal inmates, as the constitution stipulates all prisoners must be treated equally, says the Burmese government.
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Political prisoners need health care too
Doctors are obliged to maintain professional ethnics. The health of our political prisoners is an emergency, and we cannot wait.
Release political prisoners ahead of election, urges NGO
The Former Political Prisoners’ Society plan to send a letter to President Thein Sein demanding the release of all political prisoners before the election.
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Backtracking on political prisoner commitment
After an initially positive response to international pressure, Thein Sein’s regime has reneged on its pledge on political prisoners.
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Political prisoners, Arakan violence hold US attention
US delegation at official talks in Naypyidaw after meeting civil society groups, in the same week Samantha Power also comments on human rights in Burma.
NLD, AAPP look to support political prisoners in Arakan
Former political prisoners and their families meet with the NLD and AAPP in Arakan State to discuss their experiences and support needs.
Photo campaign seeks release of political prisoners
Activist groups AAPP and FPPO re-launch a photograph campaign calling for the release of the remaining political prisoners in Burma.
Only one political prisoner released in amnesty: AAPP-B
AAPP-B said on Thursday that only one of the 3,073 detainees released on 7 October in a presidential amnesty was on their list of political prisoners.
Over 3,000 prisoners released – but how many political prisoners remain behind bars?
President Thein Sein ordered the release of 3,073 prisoners on Tuesday, but it’s unknown how many political prisoners remain in jail.
Number of political prisoners is up, says rights group
Despite the president’s promise to rid Burma’s jails of political prisoners by the end of 2013, a leading advocacy group claims that the number of prisoners of conscience has increased over the past year.
Activist groups to register political prisoners past and present
The majority of political prisoners registered are affected by poor health and many have found it difficult to find work. A large number of former political prisoners cannot now support their families.
Court date set for prominent ex-political prisoner
A 4 March court date awaits prominent military-man turned charity-worker Nay Myo Zin. His latest charge comes as a result of an unregistered protest held in the streets of Rangoon in January.
Monk walks from Mandalay to Arakan in support of political prisoners
Buddhist monk Rakkha Wuntha was in jail for his political beliefs. Now he’s marching all the way from Mandalay to Arakan state in support of the remaining political prisoners.
‘Not finished yet’- political prisoner committee to continue
The Committee for Scrutinizing Remaining Political Prisoners (CSRPP) will continue work through 2014 – despite government claims that all political prisoners were released by 31 December.
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I beg your pardon – amnesty for political prisoners?
President Thein Sein promised amnesty to all political prisoners before the end of 2013, but three days into the new year, only a handful have actually been released. Khin Cho[…]
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Will all Burma’s political prisoners taste freedom?
Burma released a handful of political prisoners on Tuesday after the government announced a year-end amnesty for those held in jail for political reasons.
Seven political prisoners released
Burma has released seven political prisoners since it announced a presidential amnesty, but many more are expected in the days ahead.
Vigil to be held for deceased political prisoners
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners-Burma is planning an event in Rangoon on 2 January to commemorate and honour political activists who have died behind the bars.
